International Program of FRONTIER BIOTECHNOLOGY Osaka University

International Program of  FRONTIER BIOTECHNOLOGY
Master and Doctor Degrees for October 2008
Sponsored by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)

The Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University is excited to
announce a special degree program for Frontier Biotechnology taught in
English. The aim of this program is to expose young scientists to
state-of-the-art research skills and indepth knowledge of advanced
biology, chemistry and physics to harness the potential of
biotechnology. The program encompasses both Master and Doctor Courses,
while emphasizing research that directly benefits society and the
environment. Students are expected to enroll in these courses
sequentially in order to obtain both a master's and doctoral degree.

Scholarship Benefits
(1)  170,000 yen per month
(2)  Air ticket (to and from Japan)
(3)  25,000 yen as arrival allowance
(4)  Tuition exempted

Number to be Admitted
Ten for each year
Application Requirements
(1)  Nationality: must be of the countries whose citizens are eligible
for a Monbukagakusho Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship).
(2)  Age: must be less than 35 years as of April 1, 2008 (i.e. born
after April 2, 1972).
(3)  Education: Graduated or are expected to graduate by September 30,
2008 from a university or college.
(4)  Language ability: must have a good command of English.

Application Deadline
January 16, 2008 International Students Section
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871
E-mail:  iso-staffeng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Fax:  +81-6-6879-7229
URL:  Department of Biotechnology
http://www.bio.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index2.html
Department of Material and Life Science
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
Full information  :
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/FB_inter_prog/FB_inter_prog.html

Program Start Date
October 1, 2008

For Further Information Please Contact
CAHYO BUDIMAN
Laboratory of Molecular Biotechnology
Department of Material and Life Science
Division of Advanced Science and Biotechnology
Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
Yamadaoka 2-1 Suita, Osaka Japan 565-0871
Phone/Fax: +81-6-6879-4580
Mobile : +81-8038141051
Email : cahyo@bio.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp / cahyo82@gmail.com
YM : tjahjo82@yahoo.com